IT Support for
Investment Firms
Secure, compliant and resilient managed IT for UK fund managers, private equity houses and investment firms. From FCA-aligned governance to secure deal rooms, Kontain delivers the technology infrastructure that underpins your operations and protects your investors.
The Challenge
Investment firms handle highly sensitive financial data under intense regulatory scrutiny. The stakes are high, the threat landscape is evolving, and regulators are tightening expectations around operational resilience and cyber security.
FCA & AIFMD Compliance
The FCA expects regulated firms to maintain robust IT governance, data protection controls and documented procedures. AIFMD adds further requirements around risk management systems and reporting infrastructure that IT must support end-to-end.
Deal Room Security & Data Confidentiality
Private equity transactions, M&A activity and investor communications involve highly confidential data. A single data breach or unauthorised disclosure can destroy deal value and trigger regulatory action.
Operational Resilience Requirements
The FCA's operational resilience framework and the EU's DORA regulation require firms to identify important business services, set impact tolerances, and demonstrate they can continue to operate through severe disruption scenarios.
Investor Reporting Infrastructure
LPs expect timely, accurate and secure reporting. Portfolio analytics, NAV calculations and regulatory filings all depend on reliable IT systems, secure data pipelines and robust backup strategies.
Cyber Threats Targeting Financial Assets
Investment firms are prime targets for sophisticated threat actors. Business email compromise, ransomware and supply chain attacks can lead to direct financial loss, reputational damage and regulatory penalties.
How We Help
Kontain provides end-to-end managed IT built for the specific demands of UK investment firms. We combine deep regulatory understanding with enterprise-grade technology to keep your firm secure, compliant and operationally resilient.
FCA-Compliant IT Governance
We implement IT governance frameworks aligned to FCA SYSC requirements, AIFMD obligations and SMCR expectations. Documented policies, access controls, audit trails and change management processes your compliance team can rely on.
Secure Virtual Deal Rooms & DLP
We configure and manage secure deal room environments with granular access controls, watermarking and data loss prevention policies. Sensitivity labels, conditional access and encryption protect confidential transaction data at every stage.
Operational Resilience & Business Continuity
We map your important business services, define impact tolerances and build disaster recovery solutions that meet FCA operational resilience standards and DORA requirements. Regular scenario testing ensures your firm can withstand severe disruptions.
Cloud Infrastructure for Portfolio Analytics
We design and manage secure cloud environments on Azure and AWS optimised for portfolio management systems, risk analytics and investor reporting platforms. Scalable compute, compliant data residency and high availability as standard.
Microsoft 365 with Advanced Security
We deploy and manage Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender for Office 365, Purview compliance, eDiscovery and advanced threat protection. Information barriers, communication compliance and retention policies configured for regulated firms.
Cyber Security & Penetration Testing
We provide 24/7 threat monitoring, SIEM, endpoint detection and response, and regular penetration testing aligned to CBEST and CREST standards. Proactive vulnerability management and incident response planning for regulated financial firms.
Relevant Services
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Secure your investment firm's IT
Speak with our team about FCA-compliant managed IT, secure deal rooms and operational resilience for your fund or investment firm.